Getting Ready for College

8th Grade Year

• Apply for Social Security (if needed)
• Talk to friends about possible school choices
• Explore your interest, and abilities
• Talk with school counselors about future courses
• Discuss financial situation

Freshman Year

• Build a flexible schedule
• Get involved in extracurricular activities
• Start developing a resume
• Determine your college plan
• Learn about possible careers
• Find out about summer jobs

Sophomore Year

• Explore college catalogs
• Re-evaluate your high school courses
• Complete as many as your academic requirements
• Take the PSAT
• Learn about possible careers
• If pursuing Athletics, check out NCAA requirements

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